Holy Smoke
1999 · 115 min · Director: Jane Campion
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire P.J. Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But P.J. quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent, and iron-willed Ruth.
Emotional fingerprint
Holy Smoke (1999) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Confusion 30%, Humor 25%, Anxiety 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Confusion30%
- Humor25%
- Anxiety20%
- Love15%
- Inspiration10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Confusion, Humor, Anxiety. Genres: Comedy, Drama. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Confusion, Humor and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 5.9/10 suggests a mixed audience reception; consider how well the emotional profile suits you. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 60/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Disturbing
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Disturbing | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 38 % | 21 % | 14 % | 9 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Curiosity | 43 % | 33 % | 19 % | 12 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Tension | 45 % | 38 % | 22 % | 14 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 20′ | Curiosity | 47 % | 40 % | 27 % | 13 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Tension | 55 % | 51 % | 38 % | 16 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Tension | 57 % | 54 % | 38 % | 19 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Curiosity | 49 % | 44 % | 28 % | 16 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Curiosity | 49 % | 43 % | 30 % | 16 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 49′ | Tension | 57 % | 51 % | 42 % | 20 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Tension | 62 % | 53 % | 49 % | 29 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Disturbing | 69 % | 51 % | 59 % | 46 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Sadness | 68 % | 49 % | 53 % | 48 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Humor | 57 % | 44 % | 38 % | 25 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Disturbing | 54 % | 46 % | 41 % | 15 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Tension | 61 % | 53 % | 52 % | 25 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 89′ | Disturbing | 72 % | 61 % | 64 % | 40 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Tension | 78 % | 71 % | 63 % | 46 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 101′ | Tension | 71 % | 57 % | 42 % | 44 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 106′ | Sadness | 58 % | 31 % | 23 % | 43 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 112′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Cast
Yvonne
Tim
Dad
Yanni
Bill-Bill
Prue
Stan
Fabio
Cult Video Reporter
Chidaatma Baba
Jodie
Cult Video Reporter
Details
- Directed by
- Jane Campion
- Written by
- Jane Campion, Anna Campion
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1999
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Country
- United States, Australia
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Confusion
- Data updated
Where to watch
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